S. Truett Cathy, Founder of Chick-fil-A, Passes Away

The man who founded what has become a fast food staple in the US has died. S. Truett Cathy passed away at 93.

According to a statement released by Chick-fil-A, Cathy died early Monday morning in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Cathy's religious upbringing shaped the business -- something the company won't change:

Cathy was a devout Southern Baptist who taught Sunday school to 13-year-old boys for more than 50 years. As an extension of the founder's faith and the clearest example of incorporating biblical principles into the workplace, all Chick-fil-A restaurants—without exception—operate with a "Closed-on-Sunday" policy. Rare within the food service industry, this policy allows employees a day for family, worship, fellowship or rest and also underscores Cathy’s desire to put principles and people ahead of profits. Chick-fil-A will remain privately held and closed on Sundays.